Splitting up marital assets?We realize that divorce is never easy. There are many issues to worry about, including what to do with the home. There are generally two options when it comes to the shared residence - it can be put up for sale and the proceeds divvied up, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would be wise to order an appraisal of the residence. Contact us Area Wide Appraisal Services is at your service if you need an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other separation of assets. An appraisal for the purpose of assent division must have a well-supported, professional document that is defensible in court. Area Wide Appraisal Services guarantees the very best in service with professional courtesy and top notch analysis. Handling the particular needs of a divorce situation is common territory for us. Attorneys in MO as well as accountants rely on our values when determining what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes needing a value opinion. We have an abundance of expertise working with everyone involved and We understand their needs and are accustomed to dealing with all parties involved. We submit appraisal reports that meet the requirements of the courts and various agencies. For attorneys working with a divorce, your case's evidence typically necessitates an appraisal to ascertain fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Often the divorce date can be different from the date you requested the appraisal. We are familiar with the methods and all that it means to do a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion matching the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we handle we keep in mind that they require prudence with total professionalism. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which dictates confidentiality, guaranteeing you the utmost discretion. |